Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wickersley and Bramley’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, 17.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks, though seasonal factors may have influenced the balance between violent and property crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.3% of all reported crimes, the largest single category, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.9%) and burglary (8.1%). The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes—58 versus 54—contrasts with the UK trend, where property crimes typically outpace violence. This may reflect the area’s urban character, with public spaces and community hubs fostering higher levels of interpersonal conflict. September, a transitional month with back-to-school activity and shorter evenings, likely intensified social interactions in local parks, pubs, and shopping centres, contributing to the higher violent crime rate. Meanwhile, burglary rates, though 56% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.3 per 1,000), remained relatively low in absolute terms, suggesting that targeted interventions or community vigilance may have mitigated more severe property crime trends. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour and public order offences were significantly below UK averages, due to effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting—though a small absolute number—raises questions about retail security measures during the month’s peak shopping periods. The overall profile suggests a combination of factors, from seasonal rhythms to local governance, shaping the area’s crime profile.

September 2023 saw a dramatic 900% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 10 incidents—a stark anomaly that may be linked to back-to-school shopping activity. Concurrently, drug-related crimes jumped 150%, and possession of weapons doubled, suggesting potential shifts in local dynamics. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 34.1%, and other theft decreased by 36.4%, indicating some areas of improvement. Violent crimes (58) narrowly outpaced property crimes (54), a balance that contrasts with the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. This shift may reflect the area’s urban character, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher violent crime rates. A resident would note that shoplifting’s sharp rise, though isolated, could signal increased foot traffic around retail hubs during the month.

The crime rate in Wickersley and Bramley rose by 6.7% in September 2023 compared to 6.2 per 1,000 in August. below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 5 crimes reported each day, a localised metric that reflects the pace of incidents without UK-wide comparisons. This rate, while slightly up from August, continues to position the area as safer than the UK average, though the increase may be linked to seasonal factors such as back-to-school activity and extended evenings. The population context—24,381 residents—means that the impact of each crime is spread across a relatively dense built-up area, which may influence perceptions of safety compared to more sparsely populated regions.